Great Britain prospect John Newell’s showdown with Taha Mirhosseini is the stand-out bout in tomorrow’s North West Region Senior ABA Championship finals, writes Ian Harrison.

The Boarshaw ABC fighter, who is part of the GB development squad based in Sheffield, takes on Mirhosseini of Northside in the 75-81kg category at Grange School in Gorton. Zelfa Barratt (Collyhurst & Moston ABC), Scott Fitzgerald (Larches & Savick ABC) and Bridgewater Salford’s Martin Mongon are also highly-rated, while the bout between Ely Murphy (Moss Side Fire Station ABC) and Charlie O’Brien (Fox ABC) could produce fireworks.

The winners will box against Yorkshire Region on March 17 at the same venue. A Memorial Trophy, donated by Ardwick Lads ABC in memory of Alan Tottoh, will be given to the boxer of the night.